Mobilising Resources for Water and Climate Resilient Action

Mobilising Resources for Water and Climate Resilient Action

last update on: 03/01/2024

Securing resources that contribute to improved water governance and management in a changing climate is essential for improved water security. In this course, you will discover six steps you need to take for effective resource mobilisation linked to reconciling water values in ways that are equitable, transparent and inclusive.

About this course

You have good ideas of what needs to happen to strengthen water security in a changing climate, you have a concrete plan for action, you feel energized and confident that you can make a change. Now all you need are the funds! Getting these funds require that you master the art of fundraising.

This course offers you an actionable six-step approach to fundraising for your idea. You will learn how to formulate clear fundraising goals. Then you will identify funding opportunities and choose the best one for your project. You will also discover how to design an engagement strategy and explore a clear structure and best practices for delivering a pitch that will convince potential donors and partners.

Course Details:

🕒 Start date: Anytime

🕒 Duration: 2 - 4 hours

📖 Course type: Self-paced

📖 Course includes: 7 modules and a quiz

🗨️ Languages: English

Fees: Free

Registration: OPEN

Award: Certificate of Completion

Who should sign up for this course?

Young people eager to contribute to water and climate resilience.
Young professionals who want to build their capacity to raise funds for their water projects.

Why take this course?

To gain a deeper understanding of the funding streams and sources available for water governance and management.
Equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to help you secure funding needed to implement your ideas/project.
Hone in skills to become an effective and successful project manager in the water sector.
Create the conditions to implement effective solutions for water and climate resilience.
Connect with peers around the world who are equally passionate about building a sustainable future.

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, you will have gained:

Insight into the fundraising landscape for water governance and management.
Access to a step-by-step approach to developing a concrete fundraising strategy suitable for your context.
Clarity about relevant funding opportunities and analytical abilities to select the most appropriate for your project/idea.
An actionable engagement strategy for selected donors.
Skills to develop a pitch that attracts potential donors and partners.

Who is leading the course?

This course has been designed by:

IUCN’s Water and Land Management Team in close collaboration with the IUCN Academy, the Valuing Water Initiative (VWI) and Youth Journey Partners (Aquafed, KWR, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre).